AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSpain–Algeria Thaw: Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez returned to Algiers for the first visit in four years, saying the countries want deeper political dialogue and a “mutually beneficial” economic partnership after the Western Sahara dispute strained ties; Tebboune called talks “fruitful,” with energy, investment and migration on the agenda. Energy Diplomacy: West African leaders signed the intergovernmental framework for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a roughly $25bn, near-6,900 km project to move up to 30 bcm of gas annually from Nigeria through ECOWAS states to Morocco and onward to European markets. EU–Energy Rules: The European Commission recommended suspending methane penalties for 2027–2030 after US and producer pressure, citing supply-security concerns amid Hormuz disruption and Middle East conflict. Sports & Politics: FIFA opened an investigation into post-final brawls after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time; meanwhile, FIFA’s African World Cup performance breakdown flagged Tunisia as the worst African side and highlighted Cape Verde’s surprise run. Women’s Football in Algeria: Zambian Copper Queens players Prisca Chilufya, Ireen Lungu and Kabange Mupopo joined camp in Algiers ahead of a friendly against Algeria.
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